Hoosick Falls Central School PTA announces its December family night film series co-sponsored with the Hoosick Federal Credit Union. Here is an opportunity for families to enjoy an outing free of charge. The first movie scheduled is “Arthur Christmas” on Friday, December 14, at 6 pm in the Elementary School Cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and drinks, popcorn and pizza will be for sale with the proceeds going to the Hoosick Falls PTA. This movie night has a “Drive-In” theme, where you take along a comfy blanket or favorite chair to sit in.
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Fourth Annual Hall-A-Palooza Membership Drive
The Polish Hall in Hoosick Falls will host its Fourth Annual “Hall-a-Palooza” membership drive on the weekend of Friday, December 7, through Sunday, December 9.
On Friday the Polish Hall will offer two dozen mahogany clams for $5 and cheese or pepperoni pizza, from Henderson’s, for $8 served from 5:30 to 8 pm.
On Saturday the Hall will feature a pot luck dinner beginning at 5 pm with dj “dan james” from 6 to 10 pm.
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Lebanon Valley Farmers Market Annual Holiday Market
Lebanon Valley Farmers Market will host its annual Holiday Market on Sunday, December 9, from 10 am to 2 pm. Look for us inside at the Midtown Mall on Rtes. 20/22 ¼ mile north of the yellow blinking light at the intersection of Routes 20/22 in New Lebanon.
The market will have an array of produce, meats, baked goods, eggs, jams and jellies and will feature the crafts of local artisans – jewelry, beeswax candles, soap, silk scarves, wooden birdhouses and more. Live music will be performed by Divinitress and The Peters Brothers. Santa will make a special appearance at 12:30 pm.
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St. Mary’s Academy Presents The Swing Docs
Cure the winter blues or whatever’s ailing you! The Swing Docs have the prescription for entertainment as they deliver a dose of big band, swing, Latin, rock and holiday selections. The annual event will also feature light fare and a silent auction to start your holiday shopping early.
The event will be held on Saturday, December 8, in the St. Mary’s Academy gym. Doors open at 6 pm, and entertainment begins at 7 pm. Tickets are on sale now for $25 each. Please contact Pat Hayes at 518-686-4314 for reservations.
New Location For Town Of Hoosick Lions Club Holiday Tree Sale
Our annual Christmas Tree Sale is now at a new location. Tree sale this year is on Route 22 near McDonald’s at the old Getty gas station. On Saturday, December 8, at 9 am come buy your beautiful, freshly cut holiday tree to support the Town of Hoosick Lions Club. Heading north on Rt. 22, we are on the right side of the road in sight of McDonald’s. Come quickly, as we sell out all our trees so fast! Boughs for decorating will be available.
If you have used eye glasses or hearing aids, we will be glad to collect them on this date. They will be given a second life for those in need.
The Stephentown Heritage Center Closed For December
The Stephentown Historical Society has announced that the Stephentown Heritage Center will be closed during the month of December. If someone is in need of genealogical or any other information during that time, they may call for a personal appointment with either Bill Zimmerman at 518-794-8430 or Bev McClave at 518-733-5170.
A Festival Of Trees In Grafton
A Festival of Trees is on display in Grafton at the Everett Wagar Senior Center. The “festival” is open to the public and trees will be on view Monday to Friday from 9 am to 3 pm through December 21.
Several organizations and individuals have entered trees decorated by theme. Groups, businesses, churches, organizations, families, individuals and children have been invited and encouraged to enter a tree. Cash prizes will be awarded by category of entries.
Tree Open House
On Sunday, December 16, there will be an open house from 10 am to 2 pm to view the trees, and refreshments will be served. Families are encouraged to stop in and bring their children.
December Events At The New Lebanon Library
The New Lebanon Library announces the following December events. All of these events are free and will take place at the Library which is located at 550 State Route 20.
• December 12, 19, 26 (event is on Wednesdays) – Tales for Tots Story Hour – 10:30 am. Story hour includes crafts, songs and movement activities.
• December 12, 19, 26 (event is on Wednesdays) – Hug-A-Bye Babies – noon. This is age appropriate stories, songs and movement activities for our youngest patrons and their caregivers.
• December 13, 20, 27 (event is on Thursdays) – Bright Beginnings Story Hour and Play Group – 11 am to 2 pm. Meet other parents and care providers while your child aged 0-5 hears a story, then socializes with other children in an unstructured, educational setting.
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Two Stephentown Students From HVCC Inducted Into Phi Theta Kappa Academic Honor Society
Local college students studying at Hudson Valley Community College were recently inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international academic honor society for two year institutions of higher learning. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is indicative of academic excellence. Those inducted are matriculated students who have met standards including a grade point average of 3.71 or higher.
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